INFO: The Codru-Ji were a race of four-armed humanoids that inhabited the planet Munto Codru. Born as six legged canines known as wyrwulves, they encased themselves in a cocoon at puberty, emerging weeks later as a humanoid child. Codru-Ji slept standing up, and communicated on a hypersonic level.
As their homeworld had very few significant exports, the Codru-Ji were able to stay isolated from the affairs of the Galactic Empire and the New Republic. This allowed them to concentrate on their own complicated internal politics. Leading Codru-Ji families were often the target of "coup abductions", ritualized kidnappings of children by political rivals. These abductions almost always ended with the payment of ransoms and the safe return of the children.
Ornate stone castles were scattered across Munto Codru. These castles were produced not by the Codru-Ji, but by an unknown extinct civilization. Many Codru-Ji avoided these castles, considering them to be haunted. However, they were sometimes used as provincial capitals.
In 137 ABY, the citizens of Munto Codru were forced to join their tribes under the rule of the Empire controlled by Darth Krayt of the One Sith. A Sith Lord named Darth Kruhl personally visited the planet to coerce the Codru-Ji leaders into accepting Imperial rule and assassinate any opposing figure.
RACE: Codru Ji
HEIGHT: 1 Meters Tall (Juvenille), 1.6 Meters Tall (Adult)
SKIN: Tan (FUR: Variable)
DISTINCTION: Four arms
LANGUAGE: Codruese
HOMEWORLD:Munto Codru was a remote and backwater world in the Outer Rim Territories located within the Codru system near Pakuuni. Its sole sentient species were the Codru-Ji, who were born as canine wyrwulfs before morphing upon reaching maturity.
GeographyMuch of the planet's landmass was covered by rugged mountains which were interlocked by large forests. A large proportion of Munto Codru also appeared to be covered by oceans. The planetary capital was at Capital Codru which contained the headquarters of the government as well as the planetary spaceport and the Forbidden Castle. A series of ornate stone castles were scattered across Munto Codru.
These castles were produced not by the Codru-Ji, but by an unknown extinct civilization. Their thin rock walls appeared to most visitors to be translucent and were decorated with mysterious symbols and arcane petroglyphs, causing a sense of mystery and awe to many offworld visitors. Despite these wonders, many Codru-Ji avoided these castles as the considered them to be haunted. However, they were sometimes used as provincial capitals.
HistoryPresumably because of its rugged terrain and lack of resources which would allow its inhabitants to build a large industrial base, Mundo Codru remained isolated with few people leaving the planet or coming to visit it until the New Republic era. What little industry Munto Codru could sustain was devoted almost entirely to the survival of the native Codru-Ji.
As a result of this, the Codru-Ji were able to stay isolated from the affairs of most galactic governments including the Galactic Republic, Galactic Empire and the New Republic. This allowed them to concentrate on their own complicated internal politics. Leading Codru-Ji families were often the target of "coup abductions" - ritualized kidnappings of children by political rivals. These abductions almost always ended with the payment of ransoms and the safe return of the children.
In 14 ABY, the New Republic Chief of State Leia Organa Solo visited Munto Codru with her children Jaina, Jacen and Anakin as part of her tour of remote member worlds. Unfortunately, her children were kidnapped by agents of Hethrir (the leader of the Empire Reborn) as part of his campaign against the Republic's authority. These Proctors infiltrated the compound in a skiff and detonated a pressure bomb which knocked out everyone within its range.
Following the demise of Hethrir and his Empire Reborn, the planet presumably joined the Galactic Alliance. In 130 ABY, Munto Codru was under the control of Governor Vikar Dorn, who turned it over to Darth Krayt's Galactic Empire. But despite this, the Galactic Alliance Remnant still had some influence on the world.
BIOLOGY AND APPEARANCE:The Codru-Ji have a highly differentiated two-stage life cycle separating adults from adolescents. Codru-Ji children were born as meter long canids with the six limbs that were distinctive of all Codru-Ji. These pups, known as Wyrwulfs, were frequently mistaken by outsiders as no more than family pets, an impression aided by their inability to speak in anything more than snarls and growls. The juveniles were sociable, often licking guest as a sign of greeting. however, they could also deliver a strong bite to deter attackers. Wyrwulves were given affectionate nicknames such as "Hrika" or "Lirri" and did not receive their real names until adulthood. Wyrwulves mature for 8 years before entering a cocoon. They remained in this rubbery blue cocoon for a period of a few weeks before emerging in adult form.
Adult Codru-Ji appeared as attractive humanoids, albeit with four arms. They lost the thick pelt of their earlier form, but retained other characteristics such as pointed ears, and they still appeared somewhat “canine-faced”. Codru-Ji hearing extended to a supersonic level undetectable to many species. The mature form averaged 1.6 meters in height. Of their four limbs, Codru-Ji had one primary hand, with which they were most skilled. The remainder were “off hands”, though still utile. An unusual trait of the Codru-Ji was that they slept standing upright. They developed sleeping harnesses to secure adults in this position.
Some scientists speculated that the Codru-Ji were descended from a highly advanced, yet extinct, species that left a number of ruins on Munto Codru.
CULTURE AND HISTORY:Highly xenophobic, Codru-Ji were reluctant to allow members of other species access to their society. Although not particularly afraid of off-worlders, the Codru-Ji were concerned that outside influences would "rub off" on their society. Several aspects of their culture, such as ritual kidnapping of children of political rivals, were considered barbaric by galactic standards, and as such the Codru-Ji thought it best to remain removed from the greater galactic scene.
APPEARANCES:Anakin: Apprentice
Boba Fett: Pursuit
The Clone Wars: Wild Space (Mentioned only)
Star Wars Dark Times: Blue Harvest, Part 1
Tatooine Ghost
"The Trouble with Squibs" - Star Wars Insider 67
The Crystal Star (First appearance)
Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial
Edge of Victory: Rebirth (Mentioned only)
The Unifying Force
Inferno
Invincible
Star Wars Legacy 13: Ready to Die
SOURCES:The Essential Chronology
The Essential Guide to Alien Species
The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons
Ultimate Alien Anthology
The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
Legacy Era Campaign Guide
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